121312 BR Please Divide yourself into groups of

12/13/12 BR: Please Divide yourself into groups of 3 -4 Today: How To Lobby

In Your Group: • Remind each other of Alex’s Dilemma − What was Alex’s goal? − Who was his primary target?

Stay on Target! • Primary Target: the people that have the power to give you what you want or to make the change that you are calling for. • Secondary Target: the people who can directly influence your primary target to take the actions you seek • Allies: the people who agree with your efforts and can help you take action • Opposition: the people who disagree with what you are trying to do and may try to stop you

Ask your groups. . • Who are the different roles in Alex’s Dilemma? • Who could change the hall sweep policy? • Who could require the city to put up (or take down) a security camera on a street corner?

Some problems for your group to consider. . • Problem: On several occasions there are cars speeding down your street at over 50 miles per hour. • Problem: The taxes on your home have gone up 20% and it is becoming difficult for you to manage. • Problem: Gangs are tagging buildings on your block on a regular basis. • Problem: There is a sudden increase in the number of girls getting pregnant in the local high school. • Problem: A horse meat processing factory is set to open about a mile from your home. • Problem: You have discovered that your child is receiving strange e-mails. • Problem: The highway tolls are set to increase to nearly $2. 00 starting December 1 st. • Problem: The federal government will now tax money to pay for abortion services for anyone in need.